XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare).

XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare).

XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare).

XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare).

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$24,082 - $45,563

Country: United States

Currency: USD

Updated: 25 Jul 2017

Individuals Reporting: 977

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Job Description for Shipping & Receiving Lead

Companies that have large warehouse operations with numerous shipments arriving and departing daily usually have multiple levels of supervision to ensure the efficient processing of these goods. A shipping and receiving lead is normally an hourly worker in the dock, warehouse, or storage area who is given supervisory duties in addition to his or her normal obligations sending out crates and packages and checking in deliveries.

The shipping and receiving lead is essentially a team leader who oversees operations at the ground level, making sure that the rest of the team is accurately picking items for shipment to customers. The lead also likely goes down itemized lists of arriving goods, ensuring that these shipments are correct in quantity and that they have arrived intact and unbroken. Additionally, the lead serves as the warehouse manager’s eyes on the floor at all times, ensuring that the workspace is clean, orderly, and safe. They report any equipment malfunctions and may be asked to give feedback on team performance to management as well. Shipping and receiving leads may be expected to participate in inventorying stored goods for accounting purposes as well.

To work as a shipping and receiving lead, a person must typically simply possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Many companies promote individuals to this position from within their ranks of hourly warehouse employees; even in cases where external hiring is done, employers generally look for applicants with relevant work experience. Shipping and receiving leads typically work in a warehouse or loading dock environment. They may work shifts at a variety of times, including early mornings and late evenings, and this position typically requires physical labor (including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds). (Copyright 2017 PayScale.com)

Shipping & Receiving Lead Tasks

Receive, inspect, inventory, document and store shipments.

Oversee data system for storage and tracking of goods and shipments.

Communicate with suppliers, receivers, drivers and staff for smooth shipment.

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Pay by Experience for a Shipping & Receiving Lead has a positive trend. An entry-level Shipping & Receiving Lead with less than 5 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $30,000 based on 537 salaries provided by anonymous users. Average total compensation includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay. A Shipping & Receiving Lead with mid-career experience which includes employees with 5 to 10 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $33,000 based on 322 salaries. An experienced Shipping & Receiving Lead which includes employees with 10 to 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $35,000 based on 240 salaries. A Shipping & Receiving Lead with late-career experience which includes employees with greater than 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $37,000 based on 101 salaries.

Shipping & Receiving Lead Reviews

Pros: The people and the pay are great for the area. The work isn't a problem, it's the amount.

Cons: Honestly the amount of work for this location is way too much for the pay. Not many people stay and there is an extremely high turnover rate because of this. Upper management is amazingly out of touch with the lower tier employees. And very two faced when it comes to explaining problems. You explain a problem, they smile and say they'll get it fixed, then do nothing about the problems.

Shipping & Receiving Lead in Lewisville:

"Assuring customer quality."

Pros: Getting people motivated.

Cons: I don't get paid enough for doing 9 people's job.

Shipping & Receiving Lead in Northborough:

"It is a very demanding job."

Pros: I like that I can move around alot.

Cons: When they put people in charge of me that has never done this type of work before.

Shipping & Receiving Lead in Terrell:

Pros:

Cons: I am the only person running a 50,000sqft warehouse.

Shipping & Receiving Lead in Garden City:

"Lot of paper work constantly walking lot thinking."

Pros: Help employees working in the office and facts bills over to the plant.